CONCERTS
DECEMBER 3, 8 pm
Musicale
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
(609) 497-0020 | princetonsymphony.org
Jacqueline Kerrod performs solo improvisations for acoustic and electric harp at this official release of her debut solo album, 17 Days in December. The concert will be followed by a reception with light fare and non-alcoholic seasonal beverages. As a special gift, everyone in attendance will receive a signed copy of the CD!
Please complete the form below and click "Submit" in order to RSVP to this event, and reach out to Eva Kastner-Puschl at evakp@princetonsymphony.org or call (609) 497-0020 if you have any questions.
DECEMBER 3 & 17, 3 pm
Indoor Drum Circle
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2451 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence
(609) 882-9246 | mcl.org
Join our in-person drum circle led by popular long time facilitator Ange Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate. Bring your own drums or use sanitized ones provided by the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required. Call 609-883-8292 or e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org for more information.
DECEMBER 5, 4 pm
Classical Chrismas
Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
(609) 558-2292 | capitalphilharmonic.org
Bring the entire family to enjoy seasonal favorites with the full 70 piece CPNJ, the spectacular War Memorial Organ, ans special guest soprano Gianine Campbell. One of our most numerous audience requests has been to present a Christmas concert as we did a number of years ago, so we have put together another marvelous program of holiday favorites that will be sure to bring you wonderful memories and good cheer. This afternoon's program will include Carol of the Bells, Humperdink's Evening Prayer and Pantomime from Hansel & Gretel, Victor Herbert's March of the Toys, and much more. The effervescent and delightful soprano Gianine Campbell (whom you will remember was soloist in our jazz concert presentation of Kurt Weill's Three Penny Opera), will host the concert and delight you with Adam's Cantique de Noel, My Grown-up Christmas List (as made famous by Natalie Cole), and other traditional holiday songs. If you would like to be inspired and uplifted this holiday season come and enjoy CPNJ.
DECEMBER 10 & 11, 8 pm
An Evening of Readings and Carols 2021
Westminster Choir College of Rider
Princeton Hall, Westminster Choir College of Rider University, 101 Walnut Ln, Princeton
(609) 921-7104 | rider.edu
Westminster Choir College of Rider University's popular holiday concert returns with an evening of holiday music and readings featuring performances by Westminster's choirs and Solid Brass.
Princeton University requires all individuals entering the Princeton University Chapel to sign a form attesting that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19, and they must be masked at all times. Individuals under the age of 12 are not permitted to enter the chapel at this time.
If you plan to attend the concert, please CLICK HERE to download the Vaccination Attestation Form. Bring the completed form with you to the performance. Each individual attending the concert must bring a completed form.
DECEMBER 14, 7:30 pm
Holiday POPS! Live - at McCarter
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
(609) 497-0020 | princetonsymphony.org
Gather family and friends for an evening filled with festive orchestral favorites and melodies of the season. Rossen Milanov conducts the Princeton Symphony Orchestra at this treasured Princeton holiday concert featuring the captivating soprano Laquita Mitchell. MASK REQUIRED.
DECEMBER 12, 4 pm
Winter Songs XI: Messiah
Capital Singers of Trenton
(609) 434-2781 | capitalsingers.org
A live experience of classic songs featuring Capital Singers of Trenton. Located at Sacred Heart Church, 343 S Broad St, Trenton.
EXHIBITIONS
DECEMBER 11 - JANUARY 8
The Red Dot 10 x 10 Fundraising Exhibition
Artworks Trenton
19 Everett Alley, Trenton
(609) 394-9436 | artworkstrenton.org
This is a multi-disciplinary exhibition, exploring all types of mediums.
The 10×10 Red Dot Fundraising Exhibition is a chance for the novice to test the waters of original art, experienced artists to help Artworks fund continued programming, and an opportunity for the collector to build their art collection.
Opening Reception: December 11, 2021 6-8pm
Join us virtually and in person on December 11, 2021, from 6-8pm as we once again bring you our annual RED DOT 10X10 FUNDRAISING EXHIBITION!
HISTORY
DECEMBER 5, 7 pm
Virtual Lecture: Who Was Here in December 1776?
Washington Crossing State Park
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-4076 | washingtoncrossingpark.org
While some of the people who crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessians in Trenton have become well-known historic figures, many are unknown to the public. Join Curator Kimberly McCarty as she explores the lives and contributions of some of the individuals who were part of the Christmas night crossing and Ten Crucial Days.
This program will be held in-person but may be changed to virtual if necessitated by COVID safety restrictions. Registrants will be contacted by email of any changes.
Registration is required.
To register for this lecture please visit http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/32175907953731
HOLIDAY
NOW - January 9
Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees Tradition
Morven Museum
55 Stockton Street, Princeton
(609) 924-8331 | morven.org
Visit Morven for the time-honored holiday exhibition, Festival of Trees. Enjoy the juried collection of ornamental trees and mantels displayed throughout the museum’s galleries, sure to put you in the spirit of the season!
Advanced tickets are available for reservation. Visit our ticketing page to learn more.
DECEMBER 4, 3 pm
Outdoor Visit with Santa
The Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch
114 Franklin St, Hightstown
(609) 448-1474 | mcl.org
Enjoy a physically distant visit with Santa and then play our Christmas-themed "I Spy" game. Each child will get a craft kit to take home. In case of inclement weather, this program will be moved inside and library guests ages 2+ are required to wear masks in the library. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association. Registration required.
DECEMBER 11, 11 am
Indoor Santa Visits the Ewing Library
The Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch
61 Scotch Road, Ewing
(609) 882-3148 | mcl.org
Santa will read a story and then children will have an opportunity to take a photo with Santa and get candy canes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Call 609-882-3148 or e-mail ewprogs@mcl.org.
DECEMBER 12, 10 am
Washington Crossing Delaware: First Crossing
Washington Crossing State Park
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-4076 | washingtoncrossingpark.org
TIME: 10 AM to 4 PM (actual crossing at 1 PM)
COST: $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-11, free for children younger than 5. Family rate (2 adults and 2 children) is $20.
DETAILS: In addition to the crossing reenactment narrated by Peter Hegseth, special colonial-era activities and demonstrations in the Historic Village will offer a full day of family fun and learning.
For tickets https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/cross-with-us/
DECEMBER 25
Christmas Day Crossing
Washington Crossing State Park
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-4076 | washingtoncrossingpark.org
On Christmas Day, Noon to 3 PM (actual crossing at 1 PM)
COST: Free
LITERATURE
DECEMBER 1, 6:30 pm
Indoor Poetry Circle: Jorge Luis Borges (1899 – 1986)
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8293 | mcl.org
Jorge Luis Borges (1899 – 1986), is one of the most important writers of the 20th Century, a major Latin American poet and librarian who once wrote, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Argentine by birth, but nurtured on universal literature, in return, Borges has effectively influenced the destiny of literature. Thought of himself primarily as a poet. Borges cultivated three genres: the essay, the poem, and the short story. His essays are like poems in their almost musical development of themes; his poems make us think, as though they were essays; his short stories are poetic and magical. In creating the most original writing of his time, Borges taught us that creation is recreation, that we are all one contradictory mind, connected amongst each other through time, space and poetry.
Registration is required.hopeprogs@mcl.org
LECTURES
DECEMBER 2, 7 pm
VIRTUAL: A Civil War Christmas
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8293 | mcl.org
This presentation, accompanied by a slideshow, discusses the experiences of the Civil War soldier during the Christmas seasons of 1861 - 1865. Away from home, soldiers celebrated the season in different ways together in camp on the march and on the battlefield. The program will also discuss how Christmas was celebrated in the Civil War period on the home-front and the many differences in relation to how the holiday is celebrated today. Come join historical reenactor, lecturer and tour guide Michael Jesberger for a discussion on one of our favorite holidays and traditions. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Branch, Friends of the West Windsor Branch, Friends of the Hopewell Branch, Friends of the Hickory Corner Branch, and the Hightstown Library Association. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
DECEMBER 7, 7 pm
Indoor - From Pearl Harbor to Christmas During the War Years
The Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch
61 Scotch Road, Ewing
(609) 882-3148 | mcl.org
Presented by Madge Powis, Garden State Storytellers. December 7, 1941, marks the fateful day the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the unsuspecting base on the island of Oahu. The shocking offensive left 2,403 dead and more than 1,000 wounded. Hear the moving, personal stories behind these facts, and also learn how Christmas was celebrated after the United States joined World War 2. On display will be Ms. Powis's extensive collection of World War 2 memorabilia.
Registration is required prior to the event. Call 609-882-3148 or e-mail ewprogs@mcl.org.
DECEMBER 9, 6 pm
VIRTUAL: Quilting Through the Centuries: Women's Life and History in America
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8293 | mcl.org
Quilting is one of the oldest forms of women’s crafting. Discover how the history of quilting in the United States mirrors the history of women from colonial times to today. Learn about Liberty Hall’s women and view some of Liberty Hall’s oldest quilts. This program will be presented by Hannah Gaston, a Coordinator of School Programs at Kean University's Liberty Hall Museum. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
DECEMBER 13, 7 pm
VIRTUAL: Christmas and the Winter Solstice
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8293 | mcl.org
Since prehistory, the winter solstice has been seen as a significant time of year in many cultures and has been marked by festivals and rituals. The pagan Scandinavian and Germanic people of northern Europe celebrated a twelve-day "midwinter" (winter solstice) holiday called Yule (also called Jul, Julblot, jólablót, midvinterblot, julofferfest). Join Jeff Kampf from Lifelong Cognition, as he enthusiastically teaches attendees about the evolution of Christmas and winter holiday traditions through history, music, and travel. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Hopewell Library, Friends of the West Windsor Library, the Hightstown Library Association, and Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
NATURE
DECEMBER 4, 10 am
Christmas on the Farm
Howell Living History Farm
70 Woodens Lane
(609) 737-3299 | howellfarm.org
The horses will be wearing their finest bells as they're hitched up for a morning trip to the woodlot, where visitors can help find the perfect tree for Howell Farm's Christmas celebration. Children are invited to join the fun of cutting and decorating the tree before St. Nick arrives to share his Christmas wishes and give out cookies and coal.
RE-OPENING
DECEMBER 5, 3 pm
Grand Re-opening TCNJ Sarnoff Collection
TCNJ Sarnoff Collection
The College of New Jersey, Roscoe W Hall, Ewing
(609) 258-2787 | davidsarnoff.tcnj.edu
Join the TCNJ Sarnoff Collection on December 5, from 3 pm to 5 pm as they re-open to the public for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. They will have a guest speaker. The event is FREE and open to the public.
THEATRE
DECEMBER 19, 4 pm
A Christmas Carol Community Play Reading
McCarter Theatre
91 University Place, Princeton
(609) 258-2787 | mccarter.org
This holiday season, lovers of A Christmas Carol are invited to take part in a unique telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story much beloved for decades by the McCarter audience. McCarter’s A Christmas Carol Community Play Reading is a free event created for the community and will feature the community itself, as readers and audience members—both are needed!
The adapted and abridged A Christmas Carol@Home 5-Stave Script from 2020 will be utilized and presented “McCarter Community Play Reading-style”—that is, the roles will be cast and recast from stave to stave. Readers of all ages and all walks—races/ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, religions, languages, and countries of origins—are needed to people the characters in this inclusive-community casting endeavor. No performance experience necessary!
Also incorporated into this event will be choral carol singing. We will raise the roof on the Matthews Theatre with holiday song and cheer for the first time in two years as a community!
WORKSHOPS
DECEMBER 4 & March 6, 10 am
Remote Learning: Adobe Lightroom Advanced
Princeton Photo Workshop
Herrontown Road, Princeton
princetonphotoworkshop.com
Take your photo editing skills to the next level.
Learn to make your editing more selective and more artful, with essential tools in Adobe Lightroom Classic's Develop Module, including a completely redesigned way to make selective adjustments in the Develop Module.
We'll concentrate on honing your proficiency using:
- The Adjustment Brush, to make corrections to a specific area of a photo.
- The Graduated Filter tool to build in a transition to the changes you make, creating far more natural adjustments, without obvious, hard edges.
- The Radial Filter to quickly and easily make a wide range of selective adjustments, such as adding areas of highlight or clarity to the key subject, brightening or darkening areas or adding a custom vignette.
We will also learn how to move an image from Lightroom Classic to Photoshop, make adjustments, then send the photo back into Lightroom Classic.
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